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Used 2020 Kia Telluride SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Kia Telluride is a midsize SUV with seating for seven or eight passengers. Under the hood is a 3.8-liter V6 (291 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque) that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available as an option. There are four trim levels: LX, S, EX, and SX.

Kia Telluride LX

Standard features for the LX include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, selectable drive modes, adaptive cruise control, simulated-leather upholstery, 60/40-split folding second- and third-row seating, Bluetooth, five USB charge ports, an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio and USB input.

Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, and a drowsy driver warning system.

Kia Telluride S

The S trim upgrades 20-inch wheels, roof rails, a sunroof, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, and second-row captain's chairs. (The bench seating remains optional.)

Kia Telluride EX

You get a lot more when you step up to the EX. It adds LED taillights, power-folding mirrors, acoustic glass for front doors, a hands-free liftgate, keyless entry and ignition, three-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, the second-row bench, an extra USB charge port, a 10.3-inch touchscreen, a driver voice amplifier for the rear seats, a Quiet Mode (which silences the rear speakers), and a wireless charging pad.

Kia Telluride SX

At the top of the list is the SX trim. This Telluride has all of the above plus LED headlights and foglights, dual sunroofs, front parking sensors, an upgraded driver information display, interior ambient lighting, driver-seat memory functions, the second-row captain's chairs, a surround-view parking camera system, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system. It also receives a blind-spot camera system, automatic high beams and a low-level automated highway driving system.

An optional 5,000-pound towing capacity tow package with a self-leveling suspension is available for EX and SX trims. The SX with AWD is eligible for the Prestige package, which brings premium leather, a head-up display, heated and ventilated second-row seats, automatic wipers, a household power outlet, and a heated steering wheel.

Which Telluride trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base LX trim is an excellent budget choice that comes with just about all of the standard features you'll need, such as the latest driver safety tech and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To get some useful SUV convenience features, such as a power liftgate and keyless access and push-button ignition, consider stepping up to the EX.

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San Gabriel, CA
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Telluride LX
Telluride S
Telluride EX
Telluride SX
Vehicle
S
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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EX
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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6 for sale near you
SX
3.8L 6cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Engine displacement
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/50R20
245/60R18
245/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 26 / 23 MPG
20 / 26 / 23 MPG
20 / 26 / 23 MPG
20 / 26 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
18.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
376 / 489 miles
376 / 489 miles
376 / 489 miles
376 / 489 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,211 lb.
4,317 lb.
4,211 lb.
4,317 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
7.9 in.
8.0 in.
7.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
Height
68.9 in.
69.3 in.
69.3 in.
69.3 in.
Length
196.9 in.
196.9 in.
196.9 in.
196.9 in.
Wheelbase
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
21.0 cu. ft.
21.0 cu. ft.
21.0 cu. ft.
21.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.9 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
Rear Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
61.2 in.
61.2 in.
59.9 in.
59.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$50,709
$54,611
$55,966
$57,767
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.68
$0.73
$0.75
$0.77
Depreciation
$10,261
$12,817
$13,792
$14,798
Financing
$4,261
$4,943
$5,200
$5,719
Taxes & Fees
$2,482
$2,806
$2,929
$3,205
Fuel
$16,269
$16,269
$16,269
$16,269
Insurance
$6,954
$7,294
$7,294
$7,294
Maintenance
$8,300
$8,300
$8,300
$8,300
Repairs
$2,182
$2,182
$2,182
$2,182
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black SOFINO, leatherette
Gray SOFINO, leatherette
Black SOFINO, leatherette
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Butterscotch, leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Espresso Brown, leather
Exterior
Everlasting Silver
Snow White Pearl
Ebony Black
Sangria
Gravity Grey
Everlasting Silver
Snow White Pearl
Sangria
Dark Moss
Ebony Black
Gravity Grey
Everlasting Silver
Snow White Pearl
Sangria
Dark Moss
Ebony Black
Gravity Grey
Everlasting Silver
Snow White Pearl
Dark Moss
Black Copper
Ebony Black
Gravity Grey